Reese Towpower 51108 Class III Custom-Fit Hitch with 2" Square Receiver opening

I'm not a gearhead, but was able to install this in a few hours taking my time without power tools, watching some online videos and having a few beers. Fortunately, I had a new bumper installed at the shop recently due to someone rear-ending me, so I didn't have to deal with a bunch of corroded parts. Seems easy to remove and then install 10 bolts, right? Well, that would be true if your truck frame was square and your hitch frame was square too, which they aren't. But you can do it. It helps to have a friend twice for 5 minutes when you drop the bumper and then also when you reinstall it. I had two main problems on the reinstall:(1) Reinstalling the bumper bracket was tricky due to the tabs because of the extra thickness of the hitch frame. But I just clamped stuff down and hit it with a sledge to get the bracket into position.(2) Here's a tip I didn't see on any online videos. After the bumper brackets are installed and you are rehanging the bumper, you have to install some spacer plates on 2 bolts on each side. It is really hard to have your friend hold the bumper while you line up the bolt to the hitch holes, the bumper spacer plates and the bracket holes since nothing fits perfectly. Instead, just screw in one bolt on each side (driver/passenger) without the spacer plates to hold the bumper in position (preferably the rear ones) then let your friend go have a beer. Then tap the spacer plates into position on the second bolt and hand tighten it. Then remove the first bolts, put the spacers in, and reinstall the first bolts.

Overall this is a good trailer hitch especially considering it was only about $100 when I bought it and was shipped to me in 2 days. The only things that I would mention is that mounting was mildly difficult due to imperfect construction of the product. I found that there were some places where the metal faces on the hitch did not mount completely flush with the bumper brackets or frame of the vehicle. While this was relatively minor and didn't affect the overall fit or function, it made the installation process somewhat frustrating. For example: They provide spacers which mount between the bumper and bumper brackets on both sides, but the spacers were a fraction larger than the gap created by newly mounted hitch. Since the spacers were just barely too large for the gap, I wasn't able to fit them into both sides, and had to use them only on one side of the bumper mounting bolts. No big deal, but now my bumper is shifted 1/8" to the right from what it originally was. Again this is really not an issue, I'm just saying its not perfect. You get what you pay for.

This arrived yesterday and I installed it today so I thought I would review it while the installation experience is fresh in my mind. It hasn't towed anything yet but I have complete confidence that it will do it's job just fine. This review is more about the fit and the installation.I installed it on my 1998 Toyota Tacoma pickup. This model was obviously designed for my truck and fit just fine. I spent probably about six hours or so on the installation but it's likely an hour and a half job for a competent mechanic with a helper to lift the bumper as it is removed, then the hitch itself, and finally reinstalling the bumper.The instructions, although brief, were accurate and helpful. All the bolts, nuts and washers were included. The biggest hassle I had was getting the four quarter-inch thick steel spacers to stay in place while I replaced the bumper. I ended up using hot melt glue to keep them stuck to the bumper brackets while I wrestled the bumper in position. Even then it took a lot of screwing around, but it worked.So, I am pleased with the bumper and a little chagrinned that it took me so long to get it mounted.

I needed to install a trailer hitch on my 2002 Toyota Tacoma. Of course it was on Amazon that I found the Reese Towpower 51108 Custom Fit Hitch. This Hitch is designed to fit my vehicle without drilling holes or an extra adaptations. I only ordered regular shipping and was pleasantly surprised when it arrived in two days. This is a strong and sturdy hitch with all the needed hardware and directions. There is no way that I could install this myself so I was glad to see the recommended dealers that Amazon provided and their locations. Rack N Road was one of those dealerships and it was only 30 minutes drive from my home. Amazon also provided a cost estimate from this dealer for installation. I went over there this morning at 10:30 and they told me they usually require an appointment. They were very nice and offered to squeeze me in, there were two others ahead of me. I took a walk around town and then got their call. The job was completed in about two hours despite the fact that they had two other vehicles to finish first. They did an excellent job and honored the price estimate quoted by Amazon. Thank you Amazon for having the part that I needed and for recommending a first class business in Rack N Road.

This was a perfect fit with no drilling or modifications needed. Plenty of bolts included. You do have to remove the bumper and take the brackets off so if you have a rusty beat up bumper it's a good time to do both at the same time (I replaced my bumper not long ago (also bought on amazon)and had to do the removal and installation all over again). Some paint was chipped off the hitch assembly and it came off fairly easily so time will tell how the finish holds up (hence the 1 star deduction). Was able to install it by myself in a couple of hours not rushing at all using a floor jack as my assistant. I would say if you stayed on task its maybe an hour job (I used air tools for removal and some of the install). Everything lined up fine and went together without to much hassle. Its fairly heavy and seems well made.I installed this on a 2001 tacoma. I got a good price from amazon as the seller and it was originally close to 2 months to get it (when ordered) but it arrived in about 4 weeks. Saved a little by waiting. I added a pick of what it looks like after it was installed.